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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.80, 46,880.84 and 18,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.80, 46,880.84 and 18,864.52 is: 26,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.80 : 46,880.84 = 18,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.80/46,880.84 = 18,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.80x = 46,880.84 × 18,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.80x = 884,384,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,384,543.80/33,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.90

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